4.3
154 Ratings with 101 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. John Itamura is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 37 years of experience treating musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. He earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Los Angeles County Hospital/University of Southern California Medical Center. Dr. Itamura pursued specialized fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by shoulder and elbow surgery at W. B. Carrell Memorial Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and speaks English.
Dr. Itamura practices at Congress Orthopedics Associates in Pasadena, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Kindred Hospital Los Angeles. His expertise includes treating joint pain, neck arthritis, and cervical spine conditions. He performs diagnostic imaging studies and coordinates physical therapy treatments for his patients. Dr. Itamura has earned …an average patient rating of 4.3 on Vitals.
Read More Read less Dr. Itamura practices at Congress Orthopedics Associates in Pasadena, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Kindred Hospital Los Angeles. His expertise includes treating joint pain, neck arthritis, and cervical spine conditions. He performs diagnostic imaging studies and coordinates physical therapy treatments for his patients. Dr. Itamura has earned …an average patient rating of 4.3 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 37 years of experience
- 57 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Massachusetts General Hospital- Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
- 101 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 14 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Congress Orthopedics Associates
800 S. Raymond Ave. 2nd FloorPasadena, CA 91105 Tel: (626) 795-8051
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 37 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Farsi, Russian, Spanish | ||
| Pasadena , CA | Sherman Oaks , CA | Marina Del Rey , CA | Los Angeles , CA |
| Med School: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine | Med School: University of California, Irvine | Med School: Washington University - St Louis School of Medicine | Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
John M Itamura has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
John M Itamura holds an expired medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital- Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery in 1996 and W. B. Carrell Memorial Clinic- Shoulder & Elbow Surgery in 1995.
Residency
Completed their residency at Los Angeles County Hospital/University of Southern California Medical Center- Orthopaedic Surgery in 1994 and Los Angeles County Hospital/University of Southern California Medical Center- Orthopaedic Surgery in 1990.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1989.
NPI Number
John M Itamura's NPI number is 1164476719.
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- John Itamura's office is located at 800 S. Raymond Ave. 2nd Floor, Pasadena, CA, 91105.
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